Arica Pepper (F1 Hybrid 75 Days)

Large blocky bells are early and widely adaptable. Bright red at maturity; firm, smooth, and glossy, with substantially thick walls and a delicious, sweet flavor, even the green fruit is lightly touched with sweetness. The compact plants were loaded with fruits; they produce a heavy first setting of fruits, which continues over the season. Arica Pepper has been one of the largest bells and has had the heaviest yields we have seen. Resistant to Pepper Tobacco Virus, Bacterial Spot, and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus.

20 seeds

PLANTING

Capsicum annuum

Germination: 10-14 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 75-85ºF. Cooler soil temperatures slow germination time.

Seed Sowing Depth: ¼” deep

Starting Indoors:  8-10 weeks before the last frost. Sow in flats/cells/pots. Provide 75-85ºF soil temperatures. Fertilize the seedlings every 7-10 days with a liquid or water-soluble fertilizer (diluted to ¼ of the suggested measurement). Transplant seedlings 18-24” apart after the last frost.

Sowing Outdoors: Not recommended, especially in northern areas

How much does a packet plant: 20-25 foot single row  

Harvest: Use a sharp instrument to cut the peppers from the plant. Pick the first fruits when they reach usable size; this helps accelerate the growth of the other peppers on the plant. Leave some peppers on the plant to mature so they can change color and sweeten up.

Tips: Pinch off early flowers or tiny fruit on any seedlings before placing them in the ground.  Arica Pepper should be planted in fertile soil and amended with compost if needed. It helps to use row cover early in the season, giving the plants extra warmth, especially in the north. Side dress when flowers begin to form.